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Transmission has failed constantly. Prior to failure consumer had numerous problems with transmission. Cause unknown. Dealer told consumer at only 70,000 that transmission would need to be replaced or rebuilt.
The transmission failure occurred without warning. I was picking up my kids from school when the car would not accelrate after stopping for a traffic signal. The car was brought to a Dodge dealer and I was told a new transmission was needed. I had the recommended routine maintenance done on the car. I have noticed that there is numerous customer complaints about transmission failure about 45K-55K mileage.
Transmission failed at 42K + miles. Chrysler has a well-documented history of transmission failures. Although we did not have an accident due to transmission failure, that certainly was a possibility. If the transmission failed during acceleration (high load) onto a highway or pulling out of an intersection, the results could be catastrophic.
- Renton, WA, USA
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I have been told of many other Caravan transmissions that are failing within 70000 to 80000 file range. My extended warrany expired at 75000 and Chrysler is not assisting in payment of replacement transmission. This requires full replacement of transmission though I have done all warranty work at 7500 mile intervals
Consumer was driving at approximately 25mph, heard a muffled explosion which was caused by transmission that had locked up, resulting in vehicle stalling on railroad track. There was no indictation or prior warning of failure.
Transmission is locked up. Vehicle would not even roll when placed into neutral. Vehicle towed to dealer. Service department stated the transmission differential came apart causing the trany to become locked up. Transmission wouldn't move in any gear and it would make a grinding noise when the vehicle was started up an put into a gear. Replaced the transmission and flushed the cooler. Service department stated with a 3 speed transmission there is no transmission computer to run diagnostics on it - this was a mechanical failure. Cost to replace transmission with a factory remanufactured transmission $1600.54. Air conditioning unit failed. Service department stated the evaporator had corroded and cost to replace approx. $740. Have not replaced the evaporator yet (going into cooler weather).
While traveling up the interstate experienced sudden transmision slippage, and engine check light came on.after manuevering to the shoulder of the road I checked the transmision fluid level which was good and also checked the diagnostic trouble code(mil code 45).tried to start off and the transission slipped very bad but finally stayed in second gear allowing me to return home.I understand that this is not an isolated issue, there have been many Dodge Caravan owners who have experienced similar transmission problems. I am currently trying to see if this is a current recall issue or if there are any particular steps that I could take to try to help it become a recall issue.
Transmission went into limp mode at 45 mph and the third gear went out. Have had no previous problems with the transmission. Have contacted both the dealer and the manufacture and they have said there is nothing they can do to help with paying for the repair. They site the van is pass the warranty.
I was proceeding to take off after the light changed green when the vehicle would not accelerate. I managed to get vehicle off the side of the road safely and to a complete stop. The vehicle would go into reverse, but not forward. I called the wrecker service to tow it to the nearest dealership. Upon complete inspection by our insurance co and dealer, it was determined that a manufactured part had broken off into shaved bits and fell into the transmission pan. Therefore a new transmission was needed.
Transmission will not shift out of second gear under load conditions going uphill. When weather is hot, the drivetrain and engine overheat, can not maintain speed while attempting to maintin speed of greater than 45 going uphill. When pulling out onto a highway going uphill with the speed limit 45 or more, you can not accelerate to the speed without the engine racing at over 6,000 RPM and the transmission will not shift out of second gear while it is in a load situation. DaimlerChrysler has stating in writing that it is a design fualt issue and they have no intentions of resolving the bad design. This condition has cause numerous close calls concerning accidents.
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- Oklahoma City, OK, USA